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(Female) Blue Dasher

Pachydiplax longipennis

Description:

"Females are recognized by the narrow yellow parallel stripes on the abdomen. Both sexes have an amber patch at the base of each hindwing. " - BugGuide The male can be seen at my other spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/694...

Habitat:

Scrub brush

Notes:

"Although the species name longipennis means "long wings", the wings are not particularly long. Females do, however, have a short abdomen that makes the wings look longer in comparison." - Wikipedia

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Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 5, 2012
Submitted on Jun 6, 2012

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